Spain: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2024

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish scouring pastes and powders market decreased by -25% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in Spain

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports from Spain

For the fourth year in a row, Spain recorded decline in overseas shipments of scouring pastes and powders, which decreased by -8.5% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of scouring pastes and powders exports from Spain, together comprising 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +113.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for scouring pastes and powders exported from Spain were Portugal ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Greece and Andorra, which together accounted for a further 4.9%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +86.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average scouring pastes and powders export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports into Spain

In 2021, purchases abroad of scouring pastes and powders decreased by -39.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of scouring pastes and powders to Spain, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal totaled -9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-17.1% per year) and Hungary (+75.4% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of scouring pastes and powders to Spain, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal amounted to -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-11.2% per year) and Poland (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average scouring pastes and powders import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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